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  • Queenstown to Glenorchy is a Majestic Drive

    Queenstown to Glenorchy is a Majestic Drive

    On our recent short stay in Queenstown, we took the short drive to the small township of Glenorchy. The drive from Queenstown to Glenorchy is a majestic drive indeed, along a beautiful smooth road. It follows the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu, and is about 46km and takes around 45 minutes. I reckon this road…

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  • Queenstown — Non-Stop Food!

    Queenstown — Non-Stop Food!

    On our recent road trip to Queenstown, the trip revolved around food. It really was non-stop food for us. We asked some friends for some recommendations beforehand, and armed with these we made sure our tummies made the most of our short trip. I’m sure we came back fatter! Salmon, Salmon, Salmon! We bookended our…

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  • Oamaru – A Magnificent New Zealand Town

    Oamaru – A Magnificent New Zealand Town

    Limestone, Steam-Punk and Penguins. Just a few things that make Oamaru a unique jewel in the South Island of New Zealand. It’s a small (population just under 14,000) but vibrant town in the Waitaki district, in the province of Otago. Oamaru is nestled between the coast of the Pacific and the rolling hills coming off…

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  • Olveston – Hidden Treasure of Dunedin

    Olveston – Hidden Treasure of Dunedin

    Come with us for a closer look at the beautiful Olveston Historic Home in Dunedin, New Zealand

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  • Dunedin – Best City in New Zealand?

    Dunedin – Best City in New Zealand?

    The city of Dunedin is a hidden gem in the South Island of New Zealand. We had a short stay there and wanted to share some highlights.

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